Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Friday, September 12, 2025

This new hangout spot in the east combines food, art, and play in one hub



From cosmopolitan snacks and sizzling hot pot to vivid mural backdrops and barkada game evenings, this East-side center caters to all types of hangouts.

Foodies, art enthusiasts, and gamers—this new hangout space in the EAST has something for everyone.

From Neapolitan pizza and Okinawan steak to billiards tournaments and art-filled corners, the new East Wing at SM City East Ortigas is more than just a gourmet playground; it's also a lively social location.  Whether you're a foodie looking for world flavors, an artist looking for Instagram-worthy backdrops, or a gamer looking for friendly matches at the Game Park, this East-side hotspot combines your interests together in one elegant venue.




For the Art Squads: The Glow-Up by Kiefsix

Adding to the cool factor.  Kiefsix (Kiefer Indiongco), a Manila-based illustrator and creative director, created large, multicolored murals on bare walls.  His bright, basketball-inspired decorations transform the East Wing into an open gallery, serving as both an art crawl and a hangout hub.  EYO, a cheerful, sun-inspired mascot also developed by Kiefsix, provides a lighthearted guide through the space—always selfie-ready and Insta-friendly.




or the Foodies: A Passport of Flavors

The East Wing lineup reads like a culinary world tour:
  • Paris Baguette – Bakery brand from South Korea serving pastries and cakes.
  • Hoshino Coffee – Signature hand-dripped coffee and soufflĂ© pancakes from Japan.
  • Du Hsiao Yueh – Taiwan’s iconic Dan Zai noodles.
  • Jiangnan Hot Pot and Grill – Authentic Chinese broths, meats, and sauces made for sharing.
  • Rossopomodoro – Neapolitan pizza and pasta straight from Italy.
  • Yappari Steak – Black Angus beef grilled on lava stones from Mount Fuji in Okinawa, Japan.
  • Nanyang – Singaporean staples like laksa and kaya toast.
  • Eat Pizza – Giant K-style pizza slices made for photos.
  • Kenangan Coffee & Zus Coffee – Bold brews from Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • BEBANG’s Halo-Halo – Fifteen playful takes on the Filipino classic.
  • And that’s not the full spread—you’ll also find crowd-pleasers like Sumo Niku, Pancake House, Mesa, French
  • Baker, Super Bowl of China, Yummy Mala Pot, Yococo, Coco Fresh, Smashing Lemon, NYFD Fries, Gang Gang
  • Chicken, and more. Basically, it’s your foodie passport without ever leaving Pasig City.



For the Gamers: Chill + Play at the Game Park

If your group consists of both foodies and gamers, the East Wing Foodcourt + Game Park is the place for you.  After a spicy Thai plate from Thaiwadee, ramen bowls from Buchiton, or K-cravings from Seoul Yummy, walk to the Game Park to relax with billiards, darts, or karaoke.  It's the perfect combination of meals and play, a barkada bonding formula that works every time.

Other food court favorites include Sizzling Plate, Dingers, TEXMEX, Hey Fried Rice, Lechon Belly Kitchen, Potato Corner, Kohi Manju, Barcada, and more.





Why It’s the Spot for Every Squad

Here’s the thing: the East Wing isn’t just about food—it’s about making memories across passions. Coffee runs, mural selfies, barkada hotpot nights, or game-time showdowns—it’s the kind of place that adapts to your vibe. And with EYO around to brighten every visit, the East Wing becomes the go-to hub for every squad in the East.

Ready to Hangout Here? Snap your mural selfies, discover your next foodie obsession, hit your game streak, and let EYO show you the brighter side of the East.

SM City East Ortigas – East WingFollow along: #HangoutHereAtSMEast | #HangoutWithEYO


Monday, April 17, 2023

Street culture, art, music and drinks intersect at Alfonso Brandy’s Alfie Alley

Sales and Marketing Director of Montosco Inc. Ms. Lauren Tanganco together with Alfie Alley host Alex Diaz and street artist, Mr. Dennis Bato


Having been in the Philippines for more than 20 years to date, Alfonso Brandy has always been known for its premium ingredients and imported quality. Made from the finest grapes of Spain’s La Mancha region and aged in the biggest single bodega in Jerez, Alfonso Brandy has made its way into more Filipino homes, and has now expanded its market – ang  tropang Alfie. 




As a way to thank and celebrate tropang Alfie, Alfonso Brandy brought together street culture, art, music and drinks at Alfie Alley, held at The Pop Up Katipunan in Quezon City last April 15, 2023. 

Branded as its first-ever street culture-themed outdoor event, Alfie Alley invited tropang Alfie to feel at home while enjoying the company of their friends and good music as they sip on Alfonso Brandy, whether on the rocks, with cola or with ginger ale and lemon. Showcased were the three Alfonso Brandy variants in their respective sari-sari-store-inspired booths, which also had their own limited edition merchandise and games for guests to enjoy.

Over at the Alfonso Light Booth, guests had the chance to snap a picture at the Alfie Alley Photobooth with their Alfie caps and shirts. Meanwhile, the Alfonso Zero Booth set up a thrilling Al-Flip Cup game where winners took home exciting prizes. Finally, the Alfonso Platinum Booth presented a Jenga-inspired game, Jengalfie Platinum, where one had to pick out the Alfonso Platinum block from the stack to win a special prize.


Guests enjoy the event with participation in booth activities and some alfie quiz games where they can play and win prizes


Art formed a huge part of Alfie Alley as well, as they unveiled a larger-than-life street-art-inspired Alfonso Brandy Bottle installation and a huge Alfie Alley mural created by artist Dennis Bato. Then, capping off the fun-filled event was Alfie Awitan, a string of musical performances by some of today’s biggest acts. The line-up included SSUT, Hulu, John Roa, I Belong To The Zoo, and Urbandub.


I Belong to the Zoo serenading the audience during the Alfie Awitan segment

Urbandub keeping the party alive as the audience sang along closing the Alfie Alley Program


Following Alfie Alley’s launch in Quezon City, the street culture-themed event is set to delight tropang Alfie again next month. Alfonso Brandy’s Alfie Alley will be making a stop at Papa Doms Bar and Restaurant in Tagaytay on May 20, to be followed by a run at Daluyon Beach Resort in La Union on May 27.


Mr. Dennis Bato the designer behind the new bottle design Alfonso Brandy's giant bottle and Alfie Alley graffiti wall


Make sure to drop by and feel at home sa #AlfieAlley by following #AlfonsoBrandy on facebook.com/alfonso1brandyph/, instagram.com/alfonsobrandyph/ and https://tinyurl.com/alfonsobrandyph.

Monday, February 15, 2021

Talk on Copyright Opens Gateway Gallery’s KulturaSerye for 2021



Gateway Gallery starts this year’s KulturaSerye with the webinar ARTHENTICITY: Copyright and Responsible Art-Making.  

Artists love to create. When creating an original work of art, be it in visual arts, dance, or music, one has to know the importance of protecting one’s work through copyright. In a similar manner, users of created works should know how to use them responsibly to avoid any legal complications.

KulturaSerye’s ARTHENTICITY will enlighten viewers on this neglected aspect of art-making. It will present the current copyright landscape, define it, its processes, and mechanisms. It will also discuss current and pending laws that will cover the issue of copyright.

The webinar is most ideal for creators, designers, teachers, students, and art enthusiasts to gain a better understanding of copyright laws in the country in order to protect their works. It is co-presented by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and the J. Amado Araneta Foundation.

Atty. Exequiel Valerio, resource person of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, will deliver the talk. Atty. Valerio is a graduate of San Beda College-Alabang, School of Law. He is formerly with the Department of Agrarian Reform and the Human Rights Victims' Claims Board. He is currently the Assistant Division Chief of the Accreditation and Standards Division of the IPOPHL, Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights.

The 6th KulturaSerye webinar will be streamed live free on February 20, Saturday, at 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. from the Gateway Gallery Facebook Page (GatewayGalleryPH). The webinar is open to the public and does not require pre-registration. Viewers will also get an electronic certificate by filling up an online feedback form at the end of the talk.

To know more about the event, please go to https://www.facebook.com/events/2827473810902636/. You may also contact Gateway Gallery at gatewaygallery@aranetagroup.com, 8588-4000 local 8300, or via its social media a Facebook https://web.facebook.com/GatewayGalleryPH/, Instagram http://instagram.com/gateway.gallery, Twitter https://twitter.com/gateway_gallery, and YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpnFBcHIjpCx-qQVGal2jeQ.

Gateway Gallery is the art museum of Araneta City. Though closed at the moment due to the pandemic, it currently operates the Gateway Gallery Learning Lab, a safe and conducive workspace for teachers, students, and workers from home.  Reservation is requested for those who will use the Learning Lab.

Managed by J. Amado Araneta Foundation, Gateway Gallery is located on the 5th Floor, Gateway Tower, Araneta City, Quezon City.


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